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1999 Florida Statutes
Orthotists and Prosthetists Educational Programs Task Force.
468.804 Orthotists and Prosthetists Educational Programs Task Force.--
(1) There is created, within the Department of Health, the Orthotists and Prosthetists Educational Programs Task Force to assist the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists in developing the proper educational requirements and minimum professional knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary for licensure of practitioners under this act. After review of existing national certifying examinations, the task force must make recommendations regarding the availability of examinations meeting the identified professional knowledge, competencies, and skills. The task force must also make recommendations related to the availability of public and private educational and training programs within the state and strategies for addressing unmet needs. The task force must make its recommendations to the board and to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairs of the applicable legislative committees of substance by January 15, 1998. The task force shall consist of five members appointed by the Secretary of Health, one of whom shall be designated by the secretary as chair. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
(2) The task force shall meet at least once annually and may meet as often as is necessary. The chair, a quorum of the task force, or the department shall have the authority to call other meetings. A quorum is necessary for the purpose of conducting official business of the task force. Three members of the task force shall constitute a quorum.
(3) The task force shall use accepted rules of procedure to conduct its meetings. The department shall keep on file a complete record of each meeting.
(4) Members of the task force shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to receive per diem and travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061.
(5) The task force may hold public hearings and may request that the department use its power to obtain information or evidence for consideration by the task force. The department shall provide administrative and staff support services relating to the functions of the task force.
History.--s. 5, ch. 97-284.